The radical left in the European Parliament

The article presents a feature of the communist movement in Europe following the collapse of the Soviet model of socialism at the end of the 20th century. The primary focus is given to the radical left parties represented in the European Parliament. In this context, the historical genesis of the establishment and functioning of the European parliamentary political group, the Confederal Group of the European United Left/Nordic Green Left (GUE/NGL), is analyzed and characterized. Within the European Parliament, this political group serves as an important unifying element for political parties with socialist and communist orientations. The scope of activity of this political group determines the main values of the European radical left, which can be considered as one of the alternatives to neoliberalism and social democracy.